Category Archives: Spanish cookery

The muffled drumbeat of rain on the awning has not been heard for some time, but there it was, like an unexpected knock on the door that momentarily causes the smile to drain from the face. Being English we have … Continue reading →

The quinces had been sitting around for too long. They were a gift, and although not equine, I felt that I should not be looking at them in the mouth. Is it only mad people who write proverbs? Many a … Continue reading →

Unusually for a photographer I very much like cookery books without photographs. Photographs of food can be very misleading in that the reader may assume that the image on the page reflects the recipe writer’s view of the intended appearance … Continue reading →

We without ovens salute you. Like gladiators constrained inside our given disciplines, the cuisine of La Moussiere will be confined to the heat of the hob for the next few weeks. Roast is toast. There will be no more crisp … Continue reading →